In order to properly diagnose your dog with demodectic mange, your veterinarian may perform the following:

Skin scraping

Skin biopsy

TREATMENT:

Your veterinarians will advise treatment depending on the form of mange.

Localized:

Topical medications (medication applied to the skin)

Shampoos

Generalized:

Medicated dips to kill the mites, performed by the veterinarian, with skin scrapings as a follow-up. Your dog will not need any more dip treatments once all the signs are gone and there are a few negative skin scraping.

PREVENTION:

Most cases of mange are the result of malnutrition or a weakened immune system. Give your dog supplements, especially those containing omega fats, to strengthen its immune system.

Avoiding stress is another way to help prevent demodectic mange. Heat cycles are very stressful to the body, so make sure to spay/neuter your dog.

To prevent re-infection:

Disinfect the entire environment

Thoroughly clean or dispose of your dog’s bedding

PROGNOSIS:

Both localized and generalized mange are usually treatable. If there is an underlying issue, it must be treated as well.

This condition can relapse with any stress.

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